Tonight was our Gospel Sing, held at Prince Andrew High School. The auditorium starting filling up quickly until almost all the chairs were occupied – I think we had 300 set out. Vincent MC’d, and all in all, apart from one or two mix-ups, the program ran very smoothly. Items were presented by Vincent and Vilma, Tammy, the Seventh Day Adventist Group, the Jamestown, Sandy Bay and Head o’Wain Baptist Chapels, the Palm Villa Choir, Maddy and her friend Elizabeth, and a few other individual or family groups. There was quite some variety, although the main feel was ‘country gospel’. Nick presented the gospel in a five minute sermonette, and then the grand finale saw all the singers back on the stage for “I’ll Fly Away”. There was a hotdog/hamburger stand outside, so people were free to come and go although most people sat through the whole program, only getting up for the intermission. Sales of jewellery, CDs and books were mostly restricted to the end when people were leaving. People remain wonderfully supportive of our efforts at fundraising and rebuilding.
Above: The Palm Villa Singers. Below: Pam assured me this was not an "I'm bored" posture, but a "politely listening" posture.
Above: Maddy and Elizabeth sing and play "Amazing Grace". Below: "I'll Fly Away".
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